Life in Another World as a Maid Mage

Off the street along the Irola Wetlands in southern Triswal, the group set foot on a snowy path full of leafy broad-leaved trees. Even though it is a snow trail, there is only a few centimeters of snow on the ground, and it is surprisingly easy to walk. It was because the complex and intertwined branches of a bunch of giant trees like Buna covered the entire forest and blocked the snow so well.

The bowman Rhinus stretches out as he walks down a thin path with fresh snow.

Yeah, it wasn't snowing, so I was lucky enough to have someone with me, and I'm lucky enough.

The journey is surprisingly enjoyable with just one cheerful man at all times. Siori laughs with Alec at the pleasure of accepting his first request this year. Louis at her feet also bounced happily.

"I see. You don't have to worry about the evening because you have a shiori."

Ellen, a therapist, also had a cheeky face.

They are accompanying this Mandrake gathering journey. He said he was looking for a companion because he had urgent business to attend to. Linus sourced the ingredients at the request of the cook, and Ellen participated in the herbal harvest, as did Nils.

Even so, I appreciate that the former hunter, who is acutely deaf and sensitive to animal and beast approaches, and the healing magic user with the title of female doctor were together.

"We were going to recruit someone to accompany us. It's a place where there are many beasts with poison attacks, and if there are two healing systems, it's safe."

I see. Besides, it's not a place for big beasts, but I'm not alone in the attack system. "

The destination is the cave. There is an image of cold weather, but the internal temperature does not seem to change much throughout the year. That's why it feels cool in summer, but warm in winter when the outside temperature drops below freezing.

Of course there seems to be an exception, but the Holtencia cave seems to be warm even in winter. Some of the monsters who operate during the snow-free season are said to be fleeing into the warm cave. Ideal for bird-type monsters that originally inhabit caves and bowmen who can attack from ranged range. It is almost impossible to predict what kind of beast will appear because the beast that enters from the outside in search of warmth is different every year, and it seems suitable for a magical swordsman with a variety of attacking methods: physical, magic, and their combined moves.

"This is the first time I've seen Theoli."

"Yeah, maybe there's something you should be careful about."

When asked, Alec did a little thinking. And for some reason, the eyebrows and buttocks fall slightly.

"It would be better not to use the magic of location, high thermal power and high impact....."

"... ah, yeah. That's all right."

Siori, a junior magician, smiled bitterly at the cloudy earlier words.

"Besides birds and beast-type magic beasts that deviate from the herd, they are mostly insect-based or plant-based magic beasts. There are a lot of strong habits, so let's knock them down as soon as we get in touch."

"Yes, sir."

After nodding, Shiori raised her eyebrows slightly.

"Wow... I'm not good at insects."

"Hmm. Worms in general are no good? Or are you just not good at certain types?

I don't want to encounter anything as stupid as a lot of small things or as larvae as possible. That said, Ellen nodded bitterly.

"It's not very pleasant. But in winter caves, where there is little to eat, it is rarely used as a bait for other beasts."

I see. I'm glad. "

As she stroked her chest down, a small laugh rose from the male team.

"Well, I don't like it either. But if we don't get out of the house, we'll be fine."

Master may be tough though.

"Sure."

Zack, the guild master, is famous for his insect aversion in the Tris branch. But no matter how cold the kingdom is, in summer there will be many insect-based beasts. Known as an S-class adventurer, how was he before?

Oh, that's right.

Alec told me with a smile that he remembered something.

"He can totally kill that bad consciousness at work. So no matter what kind of beast comes out, I'll definitely defeat it."

His smile turned into a bitter smile.

"He seems to be mentally quite overwhelmed. Depending on the beast I encountered... sometimes I fell asleep when I came back."

"What, you're going to bed? You have such a strong brother? I don't know..."

Alec says that even insect-based beasts are particularly bad at long tactile, black, and juvenile. Shortly after returning from the battle with multiple bodies, he fell down and stayed awake overnight.

"I see. Long haptic."

"And the black stuff and the juveniles...."

Linus and Nils also erupted small.

I would like to avoid wearing it myself, but I felt it was not so much as falling asleep. I've had a few nasty thoughts and pulled back, but that's about it.

There are insects that emerge in the form of magic beasts whose appearance and size are unimaginable to Shiori. About three years after registering as an adventurer, there are a lot of inexperienced beasts in me.

"Uhh... I'm ready to come."

"It's okay. It's not all going to work, but I brought a bug repellent. I'll give it to you before you go into the cave, so equip me."

Following Nils' trustworthy words, Louis shook her body to insist that she was there.

Exhale in relief with Ellen.

Eventually, once again, the detached party went through the trees to their destination. Occasionally small animals and big little beasts show up and there are no fights so far. With the exception of the Holtencia Cave, the neighborhood seems to be safe for hunting only during the winter months, leaving a burning trail of local hunters camping in open areas.

"I'd like to camp in the woods if possible, but I think I'll be staying overnight in the cave."

"I guess. But we have a good housekeeper. You have to pay attention to the beast, but you can stay comfortable wherever you are."

"Wow... a little"

Though it seemed good because I was one of them, Shiori was in a hurry for an unrelenting compliment from her lover. I wouldn't say that to an outside client.

When I stare at you because you're embarrassed, a little laugh comes up.

"But I don't have to worry too much about winter expeditions because I have Theoli. I'm used to it, but I feel totally different when I think there's a warm bath and rice at the end of the day."

"I know."

That's right.

"Uhh...."

"You're not used to being praised yet."

For Shiori, who is sometimes persuaded that she is only doing miscellaneous work, it is honest that the words of praise that are occasionally given to her close companions are both delightful and embarrassing.

Alec gave me a bitter smile.

"Hmm, but did you say that Shiori's... life magic? I think it's really useful."

Nils, who pulled in a smile, became serious.

"I'm just a little bit magical, too. I was disappointed with the measurement results because I was hoping that it was actually a healing magic talent, and I gave up completely because I was told that magic was not strong enough to be used in an attack and there was no extension... but I might be able to use that life magic as well. I think it can be used for pharmacist work. That's why I wanted to know when I had the chance. I can't even cook a little."

"Oh, I heard what the others were saying. Many scholars, pharmacists, and others feel sorry for their supplementary work. She wants to do domestic magic as a part of her career."

"What... what is it?"

Not very fortunate these days, but there are times when requests to domestic wizards overlap at some point. In such a case, Cili, who knew that Zack was bothered by scheduling, thought it would be good to have some domestic wizards.

(... there are people like me who can't use weapons and have no special powers, but they don't have anywhere else to hire me.)

I've never spoken directly after seeing it a few times, but I know some of my colleagues who are getting extra requests between their day jobs. I don't know what they think of this job, but if they can use their skills and knowledge, I think one of the choices for these people is to have a job as a domestic magician.

― ― Live close to daily life in a campsite with harsh environments. Because I knew it would boost morale as much as I wanted.

Dennis, who became close at the request of the Rovnell family, said it might be difficult to train magicians in life magic, but if it was extremely low magic like yours, it might be suitable for life magic that requires fine-tuning at the time of magic output.

"Why don't you hold a workshop when you're free? There may be a lot of people who want it."

"... yeah. That's right. I'll think about it."

Nils said to Shiori, who nodded to Alec's suggestion, if you want to do it, tell me the date.

"Oops, it's the birth of the Home Mage No. 2. Nils' meal would be a medicinal meal though."

"Great, that's it. Looks like he's recovering more health. I think I'm going to have a lot of preferences."

Everyone laughed at Linus' words, which seemed like a joke. Laughing loudly resolved the tension of the expedition, and Louis also jumped cheerfully.

So as I walked through a laughing and loving conversation, I began to see a cave full of dark mouths through the gaps of the trees. This is the Holtensia Cave, where Mandrake is gathered.

"--it's time to tighten up and go."

Copy that.

Behind that entrance, where the rocky skin that eventually arrived peeled off, was darkness as if to reject the intruder. There are some small signs of the exploratory magic nets stretched out to try. It felt like something stupid touched the magic thread transmission, and Shiori trembled small.

"It's a bug repellent. Put it down on the belt and use it."

Tie a small cloth bag with leather straps handed over to Nils to the belt as directed. Every time I shake it, it has a refreshing fragrance like mint. It smells good for humans, but not for insects.

"... alright. Let's go."

Alec's signal illuminates the magic light and illuminates the dark entrance.

Theori and the others stepped into the cave relying on the light.